Proposed Changes to the LIHEAP Model Plan Application for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2025

October 11, 2023 - The Office of Community Services (OCS) released a Dear Colleague Letter today to announce the intent of OCS's current Federal Register Notice (FRN) regarding proposed changes to the LIHEAP Model Plan. "OCS is requesting an extension of the current LIHEAP Model Plan form without any changes through August 31, 2024. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 LIHEAP Model plan due September 1, 2024, OCS is requesting approval with substantive changes, including additional form clarification, more detailed reporting on program components, categorical eligibility, monitoring practices, and program integrity."

See the Dear Colleague Letter